#A4BCAC Hex Color
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#a4bcac is a muted, desaturated green with heavy grey undertones. It brings a dusty, organic quality to interfaces. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade with a 10.4:1 contrast ratio, the hex code is a practical choice for UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate rather than pure white to avoid a washed out appearance.
Questions about #a4bcac
What is #a4bcac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bcac is rgb(164, 188, 172), in HSL hsl(140, 15%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 9%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a4bcac for a balanced palette?
Is #a4bcac suitable for body text or UI interface elements?
Yes, #a4bcac is an excellent choice for background elements because it offers a 10.4:1 contrast ratio with black text, ensuring strong readability. Its neutral, dusty quality prevents the eye strain often caused by more saturated green tones.
Is #a4bcac readable on white or black?
#a4bcac has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.